The success of Operation Sindoor has become the touchstone for India’s future military doctrine. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the joint exercise, which fused the capabilities of the Army, Navy and Air Force into a seamless operational picture, proved that jointness is no longer optional – it is a matter of survival in today’s fast-changing security environment.

“During Operation Sindoor, the tri-services synergy produced a unified, real-time operational picture. It empowered commanders to take timely decisions, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced the risk of fratricide. It is the living example of jointness delivering decisive results,” Singh told officers at an Indian Air Force seminar in the capital.

Singh highlighted how the IAF’s Integrated Air Command and

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